Researcher

Question 1

Explain a search strategy

Answer 1

Proposal, client call, search kick off template, Vinny, linked in recruiter, notes, lists, job spec, progress report

• sourcing candidates
• market mapping

Consider explaining old job, OIC and case files to CPS

Question 2

D&T previous job knowledge

Answer 2

Fraud cases, big companies.
HTCU
PNC / ANPR, C&C, Niche
DC course - 1 week cyber crime, 2 week interview, FLO course
Covert ops and tech - NDA’s

Question 3

What can you do to identify clients

Answer 3

Vinny, linked in, board ex, comms with wider teams, emails, keeping in contact, lunches / events, networking, social media, staying relevant

Question 4

How do you engage clients

Answer 4

Good active listening skills, eye contact, knowledge/ interest in them and their work, keeping relevant, events / networking, social media, good communication skills

Question 5

Examples of difficult people (current & old job)

Answer 5

Candidate who needed flights
People who want to withdraw

FLO stabbing, family on board and to court / gift
Adapt communication skills and treat according to needs

Question 6

Why me ?

Answer 6

New career (sponge)
Wealth of experience in diff sector, people always interested
Strong passion for EBP - excellence, spirit, trust

Question 7

Why now?

Answer 7

EA - researcher journey
Good age and positive previous career
Family time - James passions
Need a challenge, not using my skills and brain

Question 8

Role of researcher ? (8)

Answer 8

Functional SME
candidate screening
Sourcing candidates
Market mapping
Active listening
Financial & business acumen
Agility
Candidate relationship management

Question 9

Researcher previous job experience

Answer 9

Being a DC - exam and courses
Finding suspects in investigations
Preparing briefings - briefing a team
OIC - plans, decisions
Recording all info accurately
Active listening with victims, sus & wit
Remaining calm, building relationships

Question 10

Going above and beyond in current role

Answer 10

Selena trip to Amsterdam
HR event - networking, Louis comments and social’s
Having Kat’s trust and confidence
Extra project on excel for Toby

Question 11

Going above and beyond in previous job

Answer 11

Taking over attempt murder case and received commendation
Taking on MET rape case working alone - identified army man suspect

Question 12

EBP values

Answer 12

Excellence - (commerciality, customer experience, planning & organisation)
Spirit - collaboration, resilience, drive for results, team player
Trust - accountable, communication, building relationships

Question 13

Functional SME

Answer 13

Understanding the market, the go-to person

Question 14

Candidate screening

Answer 14

Good memorable conversations with candidates, present to consultant and articulate why

Question 15

Sourcing candidates

Answer 15

Using techniques- shortlists etc

Question 16

Market mapping

Answer 16

The clients requirements find list of targets

Question 17

Active listening

Answer 17

Build trust, rapport, eye contact, asking questions

Question 18

Financial and business acumen

Answer 18

Basics, turnover, interest, taxes, expenses

Question 19

Agility

Answer 19

Remaining calm under pressure, respond to challenges with ease, ability to adapt, embrace change, creative, imaginative thinker

Question 20

Candidate relationship management

Answer 20

Trusted partner / counsel to candidates, positive feedback, referrals, best experience of EBP

Question 21

D&T team - as a team we are…..

Answer 21

Grounded, pragmatic, candid and bring genuine care and authenticity to everything we do.

Question 22

Basic understanding of DT

Answer 22

DT has a critical role to play driving the strategic growth of the business focussed on competitive advantage and profitability as much as the actual technology.

Question 23

D&T job roles I would place

Answer 23

Chief technology officer
Digital director
Chief information officer
Chief product officer
Chief digital officer
Chief data officer
Chief information security officer

Question 24

What qualifications would D&T roles require?

Answer 24

Nothing in particular, every client is different, personality is the main thing, sometimes degree.
All about what aligns to the role, some would need in depth knowledge through the ranks, very techy, or system access eg blue yonder.

Question 25

Last few DT roles?

Answer 25

Thames water 300k base
6 roles HAVI
Flock CTO
First group - Mary Leonard placed as director of digital workplace and Andy Coster as head of infrastructure and operations.
Both very different - personality and skill set aligned to each role.